McCulloch Recalls Approximately 8,000 Electramac Electric Chain Saws
McCulloch is recalling about 8,000 Electramac electric chain saws because the on/off switch may fail, causing the saw to restart spontaneously.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric chain saws) with a potential for serious injury (spontaneous restarting), but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
The McCulloch Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately 8,000 "Electramac" electric chain saws imported to the United States from Canada since April 1981. The recall covers EM 10, EM 12A, and EM 14A models, which feature an electric cord connected to the back of the unit. These saws were sold nationwide for approximately $70 to $110.
The recall was initiated after the company learned of four incidents of spontaneous restarting among units manufactured by Black and Decker of Canada, Inc. The saw's "on/off" switch may fail to function properly, causing the chain saw to continue running after the trigger is released or to start spontaneously when put down after use. No injuries have been reported, although these conditions pose a potential safety hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using their "Electramac" chain saws and bring them to a Black and Decker Service Center for repair. New "on/off" switches will be incorporated into the saws free of charge. Units with the new switches will be designated "Type 2" on the label. Consumers can find the nearest service center in the Yellow Pages under "Tools" or contact McCulloch toll-free at 800-423-6302 (or 213-822-9724 in California).
The recalled product
- Product
- Electramac electric chain saws
- Manufacturer
- McCulloch
- Category
- Consumer Product — Power Tools
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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